Pacers, Knicks Set to Tussle in Summer League Showdown

It may be summer, but the hardwood heat is cranked up in Las Vegas as the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks square off in a marquee Summer League matchup. Both squads feature plenty of prospects fighting to punch their tickets to NBA rosters — and plenty of highlight-reel potential.

The Pacers have been riding the high of Johnny Furphy’s posterizing dunk earlier this week, while Enrique Freeman continues to bulldog his way through the paint, averaging 16 points and nine boards per night. Look for rookie Kam Jones to keep draining buckets as he fights for a rotation spot.

The Knicks counter with rising talents like Kevin McCullar Jr., Tyler Kolek, and the tantalizingly talented Mohamed Diawara, whose length and ball-handling have raised eyebrows across the league.

Vegas is a proving ground, and these Pacers and Knicks players are here to show they’re more than just summer flings — they want full-time contracts. Don’t be surprised if the fur flies in this one as both teams look to cash in their chips on a win.